Wealthy in control of government

The state of the economy doesn’t affect politicians nearly as much as it impacts the general public. Political jobs remain secure until the next election and history indicates most legislators will be re-elected. The only contest they have is making their party look better than any other to further enhance re-election chances.
The large and predominantly multinational companies are controlled by the wealthy, who reap most of the corporate profits. A poor economy and unemployment have little affect on the wealth stream of large business owners. High unemployment encourages lower wages and a scarcity of raises, all leading to higher company profits. Case in point: Have you noticed the stock market rise during the five years of economic doldrums?
Large companies can easily deal with our increasing bureaucracy. Small, middle-class businesses were bogged down by exploding paperwork and have become much less competitive.
Big business profited while the general public suffered through a slack economy. Average Americans became much poorer, suffering unemployment and lower wages. Compounding the pain were higher health, food and energy prices. College has become unaffordable and bankrupting for the middle class.
The ultra-rich have a strong hand to influence elections. The wealthy top 0.1 percent have been reported to have provided as much as 40 percent of campaign funding. Who do you think has the good ear of legislators?
Elections in which name recognition is more important than issues and repetitious factoid overcomes fact perpetuates government by politicians, not one by and for the people.Wally HughesCharlton